نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 گروه مدیریتِ گردشگری و مهماننوازی، دانشکدهٔ گردشگری، دانشگاه سمنان، سمنان، ایران
2 گروه مدیریتِ گردشگری و مهماننوازی، دانشگاهِ مدیترانهی شرقی، فاماگوستا، قبرسِ شمالی
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کلیدواژهها
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A B S T R A C T
Community participation is widely recognized as a critical component of sustainable tourism development; however, tourism planning in many destinations has historically overlooked the knowledge, consent, and involvement of host communities. Such top down approaches often result in uneven distribution of benefits and limited long term sustainability. In response, Community Based Tourism (CBT) has emerged as a development strategy that emphasizes local participation in tourism planning, management, and decision making while integrating environmental conservation and cultural heritage preservation. This study examines tourism development in Shahmirzad, Iran, and evaluates the extent to which current practices align with CBT principles. A mixed methods approach was adopted, combining quantitative survey data from local residents (N = 199) with semi structured interviews conducted with public officials and local stakeholders. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one way ANOVA in SPSS, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. The findings reveal a structural gap between community capacity and its actual role in tourism governance. Although residents demonstrate strong support for participatory tourism planning, tourism development in Shahmirzad remains largely reactive and weakly institutionalized. Statistical results indicate broad consensus among residents regarding the need for structured planning and greater community involvement. The study concludes that strengthening participatory governance, institutional coordination, and proactive planning is essential for advancing a sustainable Community Based Tourism model in Shahmirzad.
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